“The best, like water, benefit all and do not compete. They dwell in lowly spots that everyone else scorns. Putting others before themselves, they find themselves in the foremost place and come very near to the Tao. In their dwelling, they love the earth; in their heart, they love what is deep; in personal relationships, they love kindness; in their words, they love the truth; in the world, they love peace; in personal affairs, they love what is right; in action, they love choosing the right time. It is because they do not compete with others that they are beyond the reproach of the world.”
Lao Tzu
There is no end to the visual variation of water. Like a mirror, it reflects whatever is near. It changes with the temperature from ice to cloud. It dazzles in the light, is home to life, makes the plants grow. It gathers in the low spots and moves with the direction of the land. It refreshes, soothes, and cleanses.